Charles L. Banks

Charles Louis Banks
Charles Louis Banks
Born	July 30, 1914; West Milford, New Jersey
Died	February 22, 1988 (aged 73)
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1936–1959
Rank	Brigadier General
Commands held	1st Marine Raider Battalion; 1st Battalion, 24th Marines; 1st Service Battalion; 1st Marine Regiment
Battles/wars	World War II New Georgia campaign Battle of Enogai; Battle of Bairoko; ; Korean War Battle of Inchon; Second Battle of Seoul; Battle of Chosin Reservoir;
Awards	Navy Cross; Silver Star; Legion of Merit (3); Air Medal
Relations	MG Emile P. Moses (father-in-law)

Charles Louis Banks (July 30, 1914 – February 22, 1988) was a United States Marine Corps brigadier general. He was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War.

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